Best Frontend First Podcasts (2025)

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Spec-Driven Development and the Future of AI IDEs with AWS’s Kiro - JSJ 693 43:55

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with AWS’s Clare Liguori and Erik Hanchett to talk about Kiro, a brand-new AI-powered IDE that’s reimagining the way developers build software. We dive into how Kiro takes “AI-assisted coding” to a new level through spec-driven development — a process that focuses on defining requirements and collabo…

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Modern JavaScript Testing: Integration, Contract Testing & AI Tools - JSJ 692 1:06:28

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Dan Shapir and our special guest, Yoni Goldberg, to dive deep into the ever-evolving world of JavaScript testing. Yoni, a consultant who’s worked with over 40 organizations to refine developer workflows, shares valuable lessons learned from helping teams design efficient and reliable tests. We e…

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The Comeback of RPC: SolidJS, TanStack, and the Future of JavaScript Frameworks with Ryan Carniato & Tanner Linsley - JSJ 691 1:29:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Ryan Carniato, creator of SolidJS, and Tanner Linsley, the force behind TanStack, for a deep-dive conversation on the resurgence of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) in modern web development. We explore why RPC is making a comeback, how frameworks like Solid, TanStack, and others are shaping the way…

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Ep. #50: How to deal with impossible deadlines 31:48

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We've all been there, you're thrown into a very tight project schedule that might be impossible to deliver. What can we do in these situations? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Exploring Vibe Coding and the Future of Product Management with Gunnar Berger - JSJ 690 1:13:13

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Amazon product leader Gunnar Berger to dive into the fast-evolving world of vibe coding and how it’s reshaping the relationship between developers and product managers. Gunnar brings a wealth of experience from his years in IT, Citrix, and now Amazon, and shares a unique perspective on how AI to…

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How to Use Web Components, Iframes, and Module Federation for Multi-Framework Apps - JSJ 689 1:17:58

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This week on JavaScript Jabber, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of mixing and matching frontend frameworks in modern applications. I’m joined by Dan Shapir, Steve Edwards, and our special guest Hadar Geva, CTO and co-founder of Myop.dev. Together, we explore how companies are tackling multi-framework environments, the role of web…

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Why We’re Building the Front End Wrong (and How to Fix It) - JSJ 688 46:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Delaney Gilliland to dive into why most of us are building the front end wrong—and what a faster, leaner, and simpler alternative could look like. We explore his background in game development and military applications, which gave him a unique perspective on web performance and real-time data ch…

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Vibe Coding: Building Faster with AI-Powered Development - JSJ 687 1:11:29

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we dive deep into the world of vibe coding—what it means, how it works in practice, and why it’s changing the way developers build software. I’m joined by Anthony Campolo, who shares his hands-on experience developing AutoShow, an app that automates podcast show notes, using AI-assisted workflows. We talk about…

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The Next Wave of Dev Tools: AI Assistants and JavaScript Workflows - JSJ 686 1:06:44

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we sit down with Vinicius Dallacqua, a seasoned software engineer with a passion for performance and developer tooling. Vinicius shares his journey from coding in central Brazil with limited connectivity to building cutting-edge tools like PerfLab and PerfAgent. We dive into the intersection of AI and DevTools,…

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Inside VueConf: Nuxt 4, AI in Development, and the Future of Vue with Erik Hanchett - JSJ 685 58:56

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we welcome back Erik Hanchett, Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, to dive into his experience at VueConf. From the energy of the Vue community to lightning talks on AI and Nuxt updates, Erik shares his insights on where Vue is heading and why in-person conferences are still so valuable for developers. We also ex…

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Running Doom in TypeScript’s Type System with Dimitri Mitropoulos - JSJ 684 1:18:14

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What if I told you someone managed to run Doom inside TypeScript’s type system? Sounds insane, right? That’s exactly what our guest Dimitri Mitropoulos did—and in this episode, we dive deep into the how, the why, and the mind-bending implications of this ambitious project. From type-level programming to the philosophical limits of Turing completene…

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Ep. #49: FE is complex, can we make it simpler? 27:31

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Frontend has gone from FTP to the frameworks war, to complicated pipelines with hundreds of node modules. Why did we do this? Is it getting better? Should we do something about it? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #48: FE Journey Through the Remote Work Revolution 31:23

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Chucho and Ricard discuss how remote work has changed, where are they more productive now and invite you to share your take. What's your best work setup? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Preact, Performance, and the Future of Lightweight Frontends with Ryan Christian -JSJ 683 1:07:17

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we sit down with Ryan Christian, a core maintainer of Preact, to talk all things lightweight, performant, and practical in the JavaScript world. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Preact tick, why it continues to gain traction, and how it compares to the heavyweight champ React—this episode is for you. We get i…

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Ep. #47: What motivates FE Developers? 30:30

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We talk what lights a fire under us, what motivates us to continue working FE. Is it the stack? A new shiny framework? UI? UX? Have a listen and let us know what motivates you to code. Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Speaking Up: The Developer’s Guide to Conference Talks & Career Growth - JSJ 682 1:44:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I am joined by three incredible guests — Ariel Shulman, Liad Yosef, and Evyatar Alush — to dive into the world of public speaking in tech. From the jitters of their first talk to the professional and personal growth that comes with hitting the stage, we unpack the full journey of becoming a tech speaker. Whethe…

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How Holepunch Is Redefining Peer-to-Peer Apps with Bare.js — A New Era for JavaScript Developers -JSJ 681 1:06:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Mathias Madsen, CEO of Holepunch, and take a wild ride through the cutting edge of peer-to-peer JavaScript development. Mathias shares his journey from accidentally discovering JavaScript in college to becoming a prolific contributor with over 1,500 open source modules. His passion? Building decentralized, peer-to-…

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Ep. #46: Are Frontend Developers going away? 29:41

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We discuss how AI is making FE developers obsolete (maybe!). Are we going to disappear? What can we do to ensure we continue to exist? How to embrace AI to be more productive? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #45: Storybook, Web Components and Figma Tokens 26:38

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This is an angular-free podcast but we do talk web components. Chucho and Ricard discuss Storybook, what to consider when thinking about using it. Are Figma tokens the future? Sources of truth are nice but are they worth it? What's your experience with these tools? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.so…

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Migrating a Legacy JavaScript Codebase to TypeScript - JSJ 680 1:25:42

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In this episode, Dan and I (Steve) dove deep into what turned out to be a surprisingly complex, yet incredibly insightful topic: gradually migrating a massive legacy JavaScript project over to TypeScript. We're talking about nearly 1,000 JS files, 70,000+ lines of code, and years of developer history—all transitioning carefully to a typed, modern f…

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TypeScript, Security, and Type Juggling with Ariel Shulman & Liran Tal - JSJ 679 1:32:43

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In this episode, we dove headfirst into the swirling waters of TypeScript, its real-world use cases, and where it starts to fall short—especially when it comes to security. Joining us from sunny Tel Aviv (and a slightly cooler Portland), we had the brilliant Ariel Shulman and security advocate Liran Tal bring the heat on everything from type safety…

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Building Agentic AI Workflows with Matthew Henage - JSJ 678 1:03:44

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In this episode, we sat down with full-stack developer and AI innovator Matthew Henage, creator of WAOS.ai (Web App Operating System) and the incredible storytelling platform SpeakMagic.ai. This conversation took us deep into the world of agentic AI, low-code app building, and the future of intelligent workflows. We kicked things off with Matthew s…

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Reinventing Web Development with Brisa: A Conversation with Aral Roca - JSJ 677 1:05:09

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In this week’s episode, it’s just me — Charles Max Wood — and I’m joined by the incredibly sharp and open-source-loving Aral Roca, direct from Barcelona! Aral’s the creator of Brisa, a new full-stack web framework that flips the script on how we build modern web apps. If you thought the "another day, another framework" meme was played out... well, …

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Building Enterprise Infrastructure with Bit & AI with Gilad Shoham - JSJ 676 58:04

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In this episode, I (Steve Edwards) flew solo on the mic but had the pleasure of hosting a truly insightful conversation with Gilad Shoham, VP of Engineering at Bit.Cloud. Gilad brought the heat from Israel as we explored how Bit is revolutionizing enterprise software architecture—and how AI is being layered on top to supercharge developer productiv…

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Ep. #44: Technical Interviews in the age of AI 36:28

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We discuss how AI has changed the way we do interviews. Remote only, plus access to AI chats has forced the industry to work differently. How should we conduct interviews? What should we ask? What should we look for in candidates? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricard…

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Replacing Create React App: Why Create TS Router App Is the Future of React Development - JSJ 675 1:30:48

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We’ve been diving into the evolving landscape of React app development and why tools like Create TS Router App (CTA) are stepping up to fill the gap left by the deprecation of Create React App (CRA). What we’ve learned is that SSR (server-side rendering) isn’t one-size-fits-all—e-commerce sites need it for SEO and performance, but internal tools an…

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Ep. #43: Mobile First in 2025: Why Are We Still Getting It Wrong? 29:15

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Ricard today complains about sites not being mobile-first and Chucho drops a history lesson. What is mobile first? Why are we still talking about this? How can we deliver better experiences? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #42: Accessibility in 2025, tips to be ready 32:20

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We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) that might affect your website, how to check, and deal with common issues. How hard is it to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA? We give you an insight and share our experience. What's your experience with accessibility? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honu…

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Empowering Devs and Innovators: Inside Vercel’s Impact, Feature Flags, and the Rise of v0 - JsJ 674 1:22:20

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In this episode, Lee Robinson, who works at Vercel, discusses the company’s impact on web development despite its relatively small size. He explains their approach to empowering small, founder-led teams to build impactful tools, highlighting their new open-source Flags SDK. They also discuss the importance of server-side feature flagging to improve…

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Building 50 Apps in 50 Days: The Power of Boring Stacks with Kelvin - JsJ_673 1:00:49

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In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with Kelvin, where we explore his approach to full-stack JavaScript development and the power of using simple, stable technologies to speed up app development. Kelvin shares his exciting project, "Project 50," where he’s challenging himself to build 50 apps in 50 days, highlighting the importan…